1991 Chrysler Town AND Country: common problems

Owners of the 1991 Chrysler Town AND Country filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 25
involving a crash: 2

What fails most often

1 Service brakes 40% of all complaints
2 Engine and cooling 12% of all complaints
3 Latches, locks, linkages 12% of all complaints
4 Powertrain 12% of all complaints
5 Seat belts 12% of all complaints
6 Structure 8% of all complaints
7 Tires 8% of all complaints
8 Air bags 4% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Service brakes: 10 complaints (40% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engine and cooling: 3 complaints (12% of all).
Latches, locks, linkages: 3 complaints (12% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Powertrain: 3 complaints (12% of all).
Seat belts: 3 complaints (12% of all).

Engines and transmissions

US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.

3.3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
automatic, 4-speed

Drive: FWD

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 25 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

seat belts4 · 16%
brake failure3 · 12%
door locks, latches, handles1 · 4%
oil leak or consumption1 · 4%
overheating, coolant loss1 · 4%
smoke, burning smell, fire1 · 4%
stalls while driving1 · 4%
warning lights, check engine1 · 4%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Service brakes	10	1
Engine and cooling	3	0
Latches, locks, linkages	3	1
Powertrain	3	0
Seat belts	3	0
Structure	2	0
Tires	2	0
Air bags	1	0
Electrical system	1	0
Fuel system	1	0
Steering	1	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

Recall related, 96v099, vehicle involved in side collision, impact position, speed 35mph, abs brake failure, rear passenger side wheel off hwy, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor.
Service brakes · crash · 1996-12-31 · NHTSA complaint #806927
Crossing the highway and hit by other vehicle on side left rear tail gate popped open and riders were ejected. Tt
Latches, locks, linkages · crash · 1995-08-18 · NHTSA complaint #970694
While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the abs warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated the abs function was constantly on which made the vehicle difficult to drive.
Service brakes · 2011-06-15 · NHTSA complaint #10407002
The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the seat belt shorted out. The dealer had an engineer inspect the vehicle and take pictures. The failure and current mileages were 99,000.
Air bags · 2008-09-15 · NHTSA complaint #10242328
Consumer had the repairs done, and experienced brake failure four times since the pump was replaced. On each occasion the pump was replaced with a defective pump.
Service brakes · 2004-12-23 · NHTSA complaint #10105292
Tread separation on firestone tire. Replacement tires bought in 1999, low mileage vehicle 18000 miles on tires - tread is excellent. Second failure - previous in 2002. Supreme si p205 70r15 dot hymo 552 019. Bar code 08492.
Tires · 2003-04-05 · NHTSA complaint #10014014
I'm trying so hard to get a database of the history of recalls for my car without luck .can you help thanks. No safety defect listed.
Steering · 2001-03-23 · NHTSA complaint #742459
While closing sliding door, door came completely off without warning. Manufacturer notified, and gave consumer a file # 8125457 concerning incident.
Structure · 2000-12-28 · NHTSA complaint #877163

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

19953
19962
19972
19982
19993
20002
20012
20033
20042
20051
20082
20111

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 7,448 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 20% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Town AND Country has 366 complaints (37 years in the data). This year has 25, below average.

What to check before buying

Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chrysler Town AND Country?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, engine and cooling, latches, locks, linkages. Total complaints: 25. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (16%), brake failure (12%), door locks, latches, handles (4%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1991 Chrysler Town AND Country?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 1991 Chrysler Town AND Country from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 1991 models

Read also

Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.